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South Edmonson Music Program Using Online Music Program Thanks to Stuff the Bus Foundation11/21/2025  The SEES Bulldog Choir singing at a recent school function. Darren Doyle, story: It may be hard to imagine, but South Edmonson Elementary's Bulldog Choir might sound even better after a grant has allowed SEES to purchase an online music curriculum that has changed the way the kids are learning music. Thanks to the Stuff the Bus Foundation, the online program was fully funded through a grant to the local music program, which is led by choir director Mrs. Jessica Doyle, who recently applied. Mrs. Jessica said the grant is allowing access to the same high-quality music education resources that normally only larger school budgets can afford. "Without a structured music program, our students miss out on the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits that music education provides," Mrs. Jessica said. "Thanks to Stuff the Bus, our kids now have a great resource that they wouldn't have otherwise." She said the online resource is called the Quaver Music Program, which is an interactive online music curriculum that aligns with national and state standards and offers an engaging equitable learning experience for students. Tony Rose, host of the Tony Rose Morning Show on D93 and co-founder of Stuff the Bus, said South Edmonson is the perfect match for the help they provide. "Stuff the Bus is about helping provide the tools needed for level playing fields in all our area schools," he said. "Our friends in Edmonson County are doing great work and we're happy to help where we can. We're thrilled to be able to extend a hand to South Edmonson's music program--even though they are super talented already!" There are around 385 students that will benefit from program. "The students' faces light up when they walk into the classroom and see that we are using a Quaver Music lesson," Mrs. Jessica added.   You are invited to attend the Meet the Wildcats event in support of the Edmonson County Middle School and Edmonson County High School archery teams. The event will take place on Saturday, November 22, from 12:00-4:00pm at the Edmonson County 5/6 Center at 191 W Center St, Brownsville, KY 42210. In addition to competing against archery team members for a fee, attendees can enjoy food trucks and browse various vendors. Featured food trucks and items include: - B&L Smoke and Soul, - Riverside Eats and Treats, - Kentucky Crunch Kettle Corn -3D items -Stickers -Cotton candy - And more!   Can you help solve a family mystery? We are trying to identify the women in these pictures from an old family album. Our best guess is that at least some were taken about 1900+- and could have been our great grandmother Mary Frances Meredith (1883, Edmonson, Kentucky) daughter of Willis Green Meredith and Paridine Kersey, or one of her sisters or aunts.   https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/2CT6-RQG Any information or photos would be appreciated. Contact Randy Talley at [email protected]  Edmonson County High School, class of 1965. You never know what we might find around the office. While going through a stack of items, we came across this photo from ECHS, which is the class of 1965. We definitely noticed a few faces that we know, including one former Edmonson County Judge/Executive N.E. Reed (top row, 6th from far right). How many people can you identify? We'd love to hear from you.  Cash Prizes for Christmas Decorations  submitted flyer Come enjoy music with the SEES and Kyrock choir, enjoy the lights, vendors, food, carriage rides, train, crafts--all on the Brownsville Square. This event is presented by the Edmonson County Arts Guild.
The Guild will also award a $150.00 prize for best decorated house in Brownsville, best decorated house in Edmonson County, and a trophy for best decorated business in Brownsville. Deadline for submission is 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 22nd, send to Edmonson County Art Guild on Facebook comments, messenger, or email to [email protected].  The Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the Chamber Banquet and Awards for 2025 for Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Hidden Homestead in Chalybeate at 6PM. The menu will consist of multiple choices and desserts catered from local resident Eric Decker from Dad's BBQ. The Chamber will also honor the 2025 award winners as they present Chamber Business of the Year and Chamber Servant of the Year. The Chamber said they will also introduce new members of the board while saying goodbye to some outgoing board members and officers. Multiple door prizes will be awarded, donated by local Chamber businesses. TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED. Paper tickets will not be mailed but confirmation is required by signing in as you arrive. Price is $25 each and partner level members receive the number of complimentary tickets as follows: Gold--4 tickets Silver--2 tickets Bronze--1 ticket SEATING IS LIMITED...GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! TICKET LINKS: INDIVIDUAL: https://www.edmonsonchamber.com/store/p15/Annual_Chamber_of_Commerce_Dinner_Tickets.html TABLE OF 10: https://www.edmonsonchamber.com/store/p17/Annual_Chamber_Banquet_Table_of_10.html For more information, email the Chamber office at [email protected].   Edmonson Voice Report: The Edmonson County Public Library has announced their kickoff to the 2025 holiday season with their annual Christmas Bazaar, set for Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The annual event invites the entire community to gather for festive activities that include: • Pictures with Santa • Visits with The Grinch • Holiday Crafts for Kids • Elf Adoption Station • Letter Writing Station to send Christmas wishes straight to the North Pole • Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Coffee Each child will receive a ECPL Christmas tote, Grinch goodies, and can choose a Christmas book to keep. “Events like the Christmas Bazaar remind us just how special Edmonson County is,” said Library Director Alicia Edwards. “Our community comes together in the most beautiful ways, and we’re honored to be a part of those traditions.” The event is free and open to the public and all ages are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the Edmonson County Public Library at 270-597-2146 or visit ecplibrary.com.  CLICK THE AD TO VIEW THE FULL LISTING:  paid advertisement Danyale Atwell Receives FFA American Degree  (L) Former 2024-2025 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President, Caroline Groth presents Danyale Atwell, former Edmonson County FFA President and the Barren River Regional and State Vice President, the FFA American Degree. Peytin Manor, story: At the 98th National FFA Convention and Exposition, Danyale Atwell–former Edmonson County FFA President–received her American Degree which is the highest degree achievable by an FFA member. There are 1,042,245 FFA members and of that number, only 5,162 members received their American Degree this year. Earning the American FFA Degree requires meeting several important qualifications. First, a member must have already earned their State FFA Degree and have been out of high school for at least 12 months before the National FFA Convention. Candidates must also maintain an exceptional Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program with accurate records, demonstrating significant earnings–either a minimum of $10,000 or $2,000 combined with a required number of work hours. Additionally, members must complete at least 50 hours of community service across three or more activities. Applicants should have strong academic performance, at least three years of active FFA membership, and a proven record of leadership and community involvement. The final step is submitting a vigorous application through the state association, which reviews and forwards qualified applications to the National FFA Organization for final approval. Former Edmonson County agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor, Mattie Mink stated, “Danyale Atwell is as dedicated as it gets. She served in leadership roles through her FFA career, including serving as Chapter President and a State Officer for Kentucky FFA. Danyale always made it a priority to encourage the people around her to get involved in FFA while she was at Edmonson County. I proudly served as her agriculture teacher and can now call her my friend.” Danyale’s journey to her American Degree began in Mr. Bruce Lindsey’s Principles of Agriculture class her freshman year of high school. In her interview, she addressed how her agriculture teacher’s support and encouragement helped pave the way for her FFA career. During her first year as an FFA member, she competed in various contests such as Conduct of Chapter Meetings, Seed Identification, and Goat and Sheep Impromptu Speaking, along with attending a variety of FFA events. These opportunities allowed her to develop leadership, public speaking, and career skills. At the end of her freshman year, Danyale ran for chapter office where she was elected to serve as the chapter reporter the following year. Over the course of her high school career, she continued to serve as a chapter officer, competed in various contests at the regional and state level, while also attending many conventions and conferences. Her senior year she was elected to serve as the Edmonson County FFA President and the Barren River Regional Vice President. At the state convention following her high school graduation, she was elected to serve as the Barren River State Vice President among the eleven other Kentucky FFA state officers. She represented the state association and its members by facilitating workshops, delivering speeches, and attending various events. Danyale said upon receiving the American FFA Degree she felt fulfilled as she reflected on her FFA career. "FFA means so much to me as it has shaped me into who I am today. I wouldn’t have been able to receive this honor without the support and guidance from my family and my advisors. I will forever be thankful for the incredible five years of wearing the blue corduroy jacket and the opportunities and people it has allowed me to meet. Less than 1% of FFA members earn the American Degree and receiving this honor was the perfect way to wrap up such an amazing and incredible season of my life.” Danyale Atwell’s words of wisdom for the future of the community, “I encourage everyone to enroll your children in an agricultural class and for them to join their local chapter and become an FFA member. The skills, experiences, and knowledge gained they will use for the rest of their life. Today’s young students are the future of agriculture and you never know just where the blue jacket will lead you.”   ECTC Director Vanessa Ulm, (2nd from R) displays one of the many awards the commission recently received. (photo: ECTC) Edmonson Voice Report: The Edmonson County Tourism Commission’s partnership in multi-jurisdictional projects received recognition at the annual Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) Traverse Awards in Louisville, taking home five prestigious honors across several categories, according to press release from the ECTC. Awards received:
“Our goal is to inspire travel to Edmonson County to share the adventures and experiences in the natural place to be,” said Vanessa Ulm, ECTC Executive Director. “Collaboration with industry peers is a natural step when enticing visitors to our area and inspiring locals to embrace what is in their backyard. Receiving these awards is just icing on the cake!” The KTIA Traverse Awards celebrate excellence in tourism marketing and innovation across the Commonwealth where travel and tourism professionals are honored and recognized for talent, creativity, and effectiveness.   Edmonson Voice Report: The Edmonson County Schools Gifted & Talented Showcase is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Edmonson County High School. This free community event celebrates the creativity, talent, and accomplishments of our incredible Primary Talent Pool (PTP) and Gifted & Talented (GT) students across the district. The evening will feature live performances in the ECHS Auditorium and art and project displays in the ECHS Library.
  From Left to Right: Bailey Ferguson, Abigail Hogg, Brayden Johnson, Thomas James, Leighton Kinser, and Maddie Groce. Peytin Manor, story: Thirteen ECHS National Beta Club members competed at the Third District Beta Competition on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 in Bowling Green. Students competed in a wide range of competitions including academic tests, visual arts, and solo talent. Competitions were separated into two divisions–Division 1 (9th and 10th grade) and Division 2 (11th and 12th grade). Six members placed in their competitions and walked away with ribbons and plaques. The following students placed in their competitions: Bailey Ferguson: 2nd place Color Photography overall Brayden Johnson: 1st place Spelling Division 2 Abigail Hogg: 1st place Biomedical Division 2 Thomas James: 2nd Language Arts Division 2 Leighton Kinser: 3rd place Agriscience Division 2 Maddie Groce: 2nd place Agriscience Division 1  All competing ECHS students at the 2025 Third District Beta Competition. Serving her last year as an ECHS Beta Club Sponsor, Joy Curtis, states, “I am very excited the students did well at Third District Beta. I have enjoyed attending the Third District and plan to volunteer to help with events in the future.”   Sabrina Durbin has been selected to represent Edmonson County in the 2025 Upstream Academy. Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK), a statewide child abuse and neglect prevention group, has announced Sabrina Durbin has been selected to represent Edmonson County in the 2025 Upstream Academy. The Upstream Academy is designed to equip concerned Kentuckians with knowledge, tools, and technical assistance to lead upstream solutions that address challenges before they become crises. “Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment. Upstream Academy is equipping me with the tools to make that vision a reality in Edmonson County and beyond.” shared Durbin. From Paducah to Pikeville, participants are selected for their commitment to making a difference in their communities and their readiness to lead, according to a press release from the organization. Over several months, they’ll engage in strategic learning, statewide collaboration, and prevention-focused training all guided by PCAK’s 35+ years of experience in this field. “We know prevention works, and we know it begins with strong local leadership,” said Amanda Clark, Upstream Academy Coordinator at PCAK. “Through Upstream Academy, we’re investing in the people who are ready to take action and lead change in every corner of our state.” PCAK says their role as the Commonwealth’s leading child abuse prevention organization is rooted in its commitment to building safer systems, stronger communities, and more resilient families. By nurturing a new generation of prevention leaders PCAK continues to shape a Kentucky where every child can grow up safe, supported, and seen. Upstream Academy was made possible by funding allocated in the 2024 state budget. “We are incredibly grateful for this investment, which has allowed us to launch this critical initiative,” said PCAK Executive Director Jill Seyfred. “We appreciate the General Assembly’s commitment to making the prevention of child abuse and neglect a priority in Kentucky.” Mrs. Durbin is a team member of the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center and is a resident of Edmonson County where she resides with her husband Ethan, and two sons. To learn more about the Upstream Academy and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, visit www.pcaky.org.  Click the flyer for the Facebook event: 
 Our family is beyond proud to announce that Luke M. McCombs has successfully completed the 9 week U.S. Navy Basic Training program at the Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. Through hard work, determination, and a steadfast commitment to excellence, Luke has earned the distinguished title of United States Navy Sailor. His perseverance, discipline, and unwavering dedication throughout this rigorous training have made us all incredibly proud. Luke will now continue his journey of service to our country as he reports for duty as an E-3 Sailor working in aviation at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, where he will be stationed for the foreseeable future. We are immensely grateful for his courage and willingness to serve, and we couldn’t be prouder of the man he has become. His strength, heart, and dedication inspire all of us every day, and we know he will continue to make a difference wherever he goes. Congratulations, Sailor McCombs! Your family and community stand behind you with pride, love, and endless support. -From the family of Navy Sailor Luke M. McCombs  |
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